A beautiful wedding on a totally do-able budget? Yes, you can! Here are my best ideas for cost-saving wedding planning ideas.
Make a not-so-perfect room lovely!
If the ballroom where your reception will be held is not your favorite, create a romantic setting by using low lighting and soft linens to hide imperfections and draw your guests’ attention to your tabletops instead of the overall environment. What your guests will remember is sitting at your perfectly decorated, magically lit atmosphere rather than the plain venue.
Enhance your décor with lighting
Everyone looks good in candlelight, so why not create a romantic setting using candlelight on your tables? Candlelight is an inexpensive way to visually take up space without going overboard on wedding decorations. (If you want the effect of candlelight without the flame, consider using flickering LED rechargeable votive batteries).
Be a green bride
If you are looking for ways to have an environmentally friendly wedding, transform your space with green plants and potted trees rather than expensive cut floral arrangements. You can rent plants and potted trees from a florist or greenhouse, or give the plants away as gifts after the wedding.
Share the costs
Is your friend or sister getting married the same year as you? Do you share the same tastes? If so, consider pooling your resources together and purchasing wedding decor, tabletop or centerpiece items that you can both use. For instance, if you need centerpieces for buffet tables, consider purchasing neutral candle holders that can be transformed with different candles and bows at each event, or vases that can be reused.
Make your flowers do double-duty
Transfer the floral arrangements from your ceremony to your reception to save costs. And those beautiful pew bows? Add them to chairs at your reception or to centerpieces for extra flair!
Enjoy the budget-friendly wedding planning ideas!
